"Not fast food!" Rachet yelled through the Autobot's radio, causing the others to groan. "It is unhealthy and repulsive."

"Aww come on Doc!" Jazz whined in retaliation.

"Don't call me 'Doc'!" Rachet growled.

Sighing, I looked out of Optimus' window and watched the road fly past as we sped along. After we'd left the carnival Bee suggested that we go for something to eat (after Bee, Jazz and the twins had cleaned themselves up of course). Rachet somehow engineered the holoforms to be able to taste and consume food, which excited the others.

Unfortunately, Rachet insisted that the Autobot's first meal not be fast food. For a hour, all we passed were KFCs, Burger Kings and Wendy's. The medic refused to eat at any of them, but as we entered Jasper, Nevada I could see an Olive Garden coming up.

Perfect.

Relieved, I turned on Optimus' radio so I could speak to all the 'bots. "Guys, that restaurant on coming up is good. And Rachet, it's not fast food."

Everyone responded positively, even Rachet. And soon we'd pulled up outside and headed inside. But we had to stop Rachet first, who thought it was a good idea to bring Finn the Fish along for lunch.

"Rachet, you can't bring the fish." I told him gently.

"But Finn requires sustenance." He argued. Optimus gently took the bag containing the fish and placed him on Ratchet's alt-form's passenger seat. Rachet whined but still accompanied us all inside.

As soon as we passed through the doors, happy and curious expressions lit up the Autobot's faces. The smell of good food warmed the atmosphere and made everyone feel peaceful.

A waitress approached the us with a friendly smile and lead us to a table. Once seated I picked up my menu and flicked through the pages. Looking up I saw the 'bots doing the same.

"What do we get Sam?" Bumblebee asked unsurely, Ironhide seemingly in a similar predicament.

"Anything." I replied with small smile. "I think I'll have a burger."

Minutes later the waitress returned to take our orders. I ordered mine and looked to my friends. Optimus decided to go first:

"I'd like a steak please. Well done." Ironhide ordered the same.

"Chicken Teriyaki with salad." Rachet requested next.

"Chicken wings and fries." Sunstreaker and Sideswipe both ordered, much to Ratchet's annoyance.

"Lamb curry." Jazz said afterwards.

Finally, Bee settled on a cheese pizza and the waitress brought us all cokes. Rachet took one sip of his and pushed the glass away, instead drinking the complementary water provided.

"It ain't that bad Rach." Bumblebee said between generous sips. Optimus chuckled.

"So.." I began awkwardly, thinking of a conversation topic. "How are you guys?"

"Same as always." Jazz answers plainly. "Defending the world against Decepticons."

"Jazz!" Rachet hissed urgently. "We mustn't talk about such things in public."

"Sorry.." Jazz mumbles.

"Anyway.." I say quickly before anyone else can say something they'll regret. Then out of the corner of my eye I saw the waitress returning with plates. "Oh look food's here!"

The waitress set our meals down in front of us and left us to it. Being me, I dug in straight away. Damn that burger was good.

Bee started munching his pizza immediately, the cheese hanging from his mouth with every mouthful. Sunny took a small bite of chicken, and smirked at the taste. He and Sides ate happily. Optimus sliced his steak into chunks and ate respectfully, but you could tell he was enjoying it. Rachet mixed his teriyaki into his salad and took small but savoury mouthfuls. Ironhide wolfed down his steak with minimal effort. And Jazz.. well.. didn't realise curry is spicy.

"OH PRIMUS!" He exclaimed and drank the remainder of coke quickly, some going down his shirt. "IT'S HOT!" He panted heavily and Bee chuckled, offering him some of his pizza. Jazz took a slice and ate it gratefully. "Thanks Bee."

After we'd finished our plates were cleared and we headed for the doors. I stopped to pay while the Autobots looked at the posters strewn around the exit. One particular advert caught Jazz's attention.

"Sam.." He began curiously and I turned to him. "What's a 'Linkin Park'?"

"What?" I asked, confused, and Jazz pointed to the poster. "Oh! It's the Linkin Park! They're a rock band."

"Ooh!" Bee exclaimed and looked over the poster. "They're appearing live tonight!"

"Guys let's go!" Jazz said excitedly to the others. Bee grinned and nodded frantically.

Optimus looked at me with a frown. "Would that be a wise idea Sam?"

At this point I really didn't think it was.